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    Luxury vintage train interior with brass and emerald velvet seating at dawn

    Rail · Sea · Stay

    A departure from the ordinary,
    toward the unhurried

    A curated collection of rail journeys, sailing yachts, and hand-selected hotels — gathered for those who travel slowly, and with intention.

    The Collection

    Why we gather these journeys, and not others

    Slow travel is a lineage as much as a pace. The great railroads, the working sailing yachts, the houses turned into hotels — each carries a philosophy of moving through a place rather than past it, of leaving a coast or a valley better than you found it.

    This collection exists because access to that kind of travel is rarely found on a shelf. We curate it personally — speaking with the captains, the innkeepers, the stationmasters — so that what reaches you has already been walked, sailed, and slept in by someone who cared enough to say yes only to the right things.

    Consider this an invitation, not a catalogue. Tell us what you are dreaming of, and we will shape the rest.

    Luxury vintage Orient Express train carriage exterior with brass framed windows

    La Dolce Vita

    A moving celebration of 1960s Italian spirit

    The Dolce Vita Orient Express weaves through ancient cities and cypress-lined hills, pausing to savor Italy's countless wonders and flavors. Timeless design, unhurried days, and the romance of the rails reborn.

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    The Offerings

    Three ways of moving, one way of arriving

    L'Orient Express train carriage dining interior

    BY RAIL

    An iconic voyage

    Launched in 1883, the first Orient Express linked Paris to Constantinople in less than 76 hours: a marvel of elegance and innovation, where exquisite decor, fine dining and exceptional service redefined the art of travel.

    Today, its legend continues: Orient Express, a symbol of adventure and refinement, partners with the Musée des Arts Décoratifs to celebrate the centenary of the 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts.

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    Sailing yacht cabin interior with polished wood and brass details

    BY SEA

    A working sail, a private wake

    A sailing yacht that moves by wind and intention, anchoring in coves the ferries never find. Days are shaped by the breeze; evenings by lantern light on the teak deck and a dinner pulled from the morning's catch.

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    Orient Express luxury hotel terrace overlooking historic Venetian rooftops at golden hour

    BY STAY

    The luxury of lingering

    Many grand cities lie along your route, and Orient Express hotels beckon you to discover their myriad stories. Step off the train platform and into palaces awash in art and history, restored to modern splendor by master artisans and architects. Here, the Transformative Voyage extends beyond the rails: welcome to Orient Express Hotels.

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    VOYAGES

    Destinations
    in The World

    Panorama of the French Riviera coastline and Mediterranean sea

    Grand Italian Tours • Orient Express

    From Venice to the French Riviera

    An extraordinary passage traversing from the romantic Venetian canals along the Mediterranean coastline to the glamour of the French Riviera.

    7 nights
    19 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2026
    One way

    Inquire for private itinerary

    Scenic coastal promontory with villa overlooking clear turquoise waters in Portofino

    Grand Italian Tours • Orient Express

    From Rome to Valletta

    A grand voyage connecting the Eternal City of Rome through coastal Italy across the Mediterranean waters to ancient Valletta.

    12 nights
    30 Jul 2026 - 11 Aug 2026
    One way

    Inquire for private itinerary

    St. Peter's dome in Rome surrounded by lush garden trees

    Grand Italian Tours • Orient Express

    From Rome to Provence

    Journey from historic Roman palaces through coastal landscapes into the sun-dappled fields and vineyards of Provence.

    8 nights
    12 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2026
    One way

    Inquire for private itinerary

    Mediterranean turquoise cove framed by pine foliage along the coast

    Grand Italian Tours • Orient Express

    From Venice to Provence

    Sail and ride from Venetian lagoons through coastal enclaves, ending amid the lavender slopes and olive groves of Provence.

    7 nights
    13 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2026
    One way

    Inquire for private itinerary

    Golfer on scenic green hills along Northern Greens train route

    Train • La Dolce Vita

    Northern Greens

    Journey through lush northern landscapes, vineyard valleys, and iconic mountain vistas.

    3 nights
    29 Sep 2026 - 05 Oct 2026
    Round trip

    From € 14,160 inc. taxes

    Orient Express La Minerva historic facade in Rome

    Hotel • La Minerva

    Orient Express La Minerva

    17th-century palace, cradled in the quiet embrace of Piazza della Minerva. Follow in the footsteps of illustrious globetrotters.

    Overnight stays
    Year-round
    Palace Hotel

    From € 1,850 per night

    Palazzo Donà Giovanelli along Venetian canal

    Hotel • Venezia

    Orient Express Venezia

    Built in 1436, the Palazzo Donà Giovanelli stands at the confluence of two canals in Venice's Cannaregio sestiere.

    Overnight stays
    Opening 2026
    Palazzo Hotel

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    Corinthian sailing yacht near coastal cliffs in Adriatic

    Yacht • Corinthian

    Secrets of the Adriatic from Venice

    Sail from the Venetian Lagoon across serene blue waters to hidden coves and ancient coastal cities.

    3 nights
    03 Sep 2026 - 06 Sep 2026
    Round trip

    Call for availability

    Minarets and skyline of Istanbul at golden hour

    Train • La Dolce Vita

    From Rome to Istanbul

    An epic passage bridging East and West through captivating countryside, ancient capitals, and vibrant culture.

    4 nights
    22 Oct 2026 - 27 Oct 2026
    One way

    From € 20,000 inc. taxes

    Tuscan vineyards lined with cypress trees in warm sunlight

    Train • La Dolce Vita

    Tastes of Tuscan Vineyards

    Wind through rolling cypress hills and private estates, tasting world-renowned vintages right at the source.

    1 night
    22 Nov 2026 - 24 Nov 2026
    Round trip

    From € 3,060 inc. taxes

    Dramatic coastal cliffline along Naples and Southern coast

    Train • La Dolce Vita

    Rome to Sicily via Naples

    Tracing the Tyrrhenian coast past Mount Vesuvius before boarding the train ferry across the Straits of Messina.

    2 nights
    06 Nov 2026 - 09 Nov 2026
    One way

    From € 7,880 inc. taxes

    Dome of St. Peter in Rome silhouetted against soft sky

    Train • La Dolce Vita

    From Sicily to Rome

    Ascend from sun-drenched Sicilian lemon groves through Calabria and Campania to the Eternal City.

    2 nights
    08 Sep 2026 - 11 Sep 2026
    One way

    From € 9,640 inc. taxes

    Gondolas moored on the Venetian lagoon with classic architecture

    Train • La Dolce Vita

    Rome to Venice

    Glide between Italy's two grandest water-framed capitals through the heart of Umbria and Emilia-Romagna.

    1 night
    09 Dec 2026 - 11 Dec 2026
    One way

    From € 3,060 inc. taxes

    Stone rooftops and ancient dwellings of Matera

    Train • La Dolce Vita

    Eternal Stones of Matera

    Traverse southern Italy to the ancient cave city of Matera, carved into the dramatic ravine landscape.

    2 nights
    12 Sep 2026 - 15 Sep 2026
    Round trip

    From € 7,440 inc. taxes

    Santa Maria della Salute across the Venetian canal at twilight

    Train • La Dolce Vita

    From Venice to Rome via Florence

    Combine the romantic canals of Venice with Renaissance Florence and the eternal grandeur of Rome.

    1 night
    10 Dec 2026 - 12 Dec 2026
    One way

    From € 4,890 inc. taxes

    Ponte Vecchio in Florence reflecting on the Arno river at sunset

    Train • La Dolce Vita

    Venice & Tuscany in the Winter

    Experience quiet winter fog over Venetian canals and cozy fireside wine cellars in Tuscan hills.

    2 nights
    09 Dec 2026 - 12 Dec 2026
    Round trip

    From € 7,880 inc. taxes

    Experiences

    Make the most
    of your stopover

    Weave through ancient cities and cypress-lined hills, pausing along the route to savor Italy's countless wonders and flavors. The moments between departures are where the journey deepens.

    Ancient stone city of Matera with cave dwellings on hillside at golden hour

    Lifestyle ✦ Murgia & Matera

    Murgia & Matera: Where Beauty Meets Flavor

    Embark on an exhilarating journey through the Murgia, a breathtaking natural landscape overlooking the timeless city of Matera.

    Venice Grand Canal at sunset with culinary cicchetti tasting experience

    Culinary ✦ Venice

    Culinary Venice uncovered

    Join us for an exclusive guided tour through the tastes of Venice, where you will indulge in a curated selection of Cicchetti (small tastings) and immerse yourself in the allure of ancient traditions and authentic Venetian flavors.

    Tuscan vineyard in Montalcino with Brunello wine glasses at golden hour

    Culinary ✦ Montalcino

    Montalcino: a Brunello affair

    Step into the heart of Tuscany and discover the enchanting village of Montalcino, where history, tradition, and world-renowned wines come together in a breathtaking setting.

    Luxury sailing yacht deck at golden hour on calm sea

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    Be first to know the new routes and departures

    We open new journeys a season ahead. Leave your name and we will write before the rest of the world reads about them.

    Begin Your Journey

    Tell us what you are dreaming of

    There is no form long enough to capture a journey, but this is a start. Share where your mind wanders, and we will write back with the shape of something real.

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